Network problem - Please help - Connectivity

This is a discussion on Network problem - Please help - Connectivity ; We have a small network of eight computers - 3 laptops and 5 desktops. All
are running XP Pro. However, one laptop can see and access all computers on
the workgroup, but it cannot be accessed by any computer through ...

Network problem - Please help

We have a small network of eight computers - 3 laptops and 5 desktops. All
are running XP Pro. However, one laptop can see and access all computers on
the workgroup, but it cannot be accessed by any computer through the
'workgroup' itself. The network wizard and the settings are set the same on
all computers. The folders are checked to share and even 'change my file.'
The folders and printers are checked to share. The computer is set to obtain
an IP address automatically. This computer is usually on wireless, but
putting it 'on wire' makes no difference in its allowing other computers to
access. I have turned off every virus, firewall, and spy ware program that I
have, but nothing works. I have even experimented with "Enable NetBIOS over
TCP/IP" with no results. For a real teaser, if I type in
\\computername\sharedfoldername on the internet explorer address, I get in
just as I should, but can not get in by clicking my workgroup computer icon.
Go figure!!! I have a few 'geeks' to my avail, but no one has figured this
one out yet and it seems that there are several situations with this problem
online. We here are not novices, so don't tell me to turn on file sharing or
turn off Windows firewall. I need a real solution from someone who has
experienced this and the solution will help many, many users.